TINAHELY

TINAHELY

Gates Open:

11:00 am

First Race:

13:00 pm

Admission Prices:

€10

Online Ticket Offer:

Track Biography:

Point-to-Point racing has a long and rich history at the scenic location of Fairwood Park, Tinahely, since 1989. Fairwood Park also plays host to the Tinahely Agricultural Show each summer which is one of Ireland's longest running agricultural show.

Jamie Codd, who is the second winning-most point-to-point rider in the history of the sport became the first modern day rider to ride all six winners on the one card at Tinahely in October 2011.

Previous track winners to have won at Tinahely include former Grade One winner Fundamentalist and Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up On His Own.

Tinahely is situated in the heart of the Wicklow countryside, the garden of Ireland. Located just an hour and half from the bustle of Dublin city, Tinahely is a pretty village in south west Wicklow that offers a variety of walking opportunities and a gateway to the beautiful Irish landscape.

Tinahely Point-to-Point Races

Fairwood,

Tinahely,

Co. Wicklow

Contact Details

Mairead Waters - 0861016478

How To Get There

By Road

From Dublin – Take the M50 southbound and turn onto the M11. At Junction 16, take the R772 to Rathnew. Continue on the R752/753 where the track will be sign posted.

From Waterford – Take the N9 until junction 5 where you need to take the N80 exit for Carlow/Rosslare.

By Air

Tinahely point-to-point is located an hour and forty minutes from Dublin airport.

Did You Know?

“The 2014 Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up, On His Own, returned to point-to-points by winning an open at Tinahely in October 2016”.

Sun 24th March

LOUGHREA

Sat 30th March

PORTRUSH

Sun 31st March

MONKSGRANGE

A Day At The Races

Combined with our free parking, we are lucky to have a clear viewing track that allows race goers to get up close to the action, often from the comfort of their car, should they wish to bring their own picnic for the family.

There are certain parts of the track that can be used to facilitate disabled parking so as to cater for every eager race goer.

The bookmakers ring is conveniently situated in close proximity to the parade. Check out all the runners before deciding where to place your hard earned cash!

As a large number of the people attending our point-to-point are there purely for the races we try to concentrate solely on providing the best racing possible.

Over the years, after the last official race we have ran a very popular race confined to our hunting members riding their hunters. We have not been in a position to run this for the last few years but hope to start doing so again.

Thirteen newcomers have been entered for this four-year-old maiden alongside the Cragmore fourth Get Busy Living who will be looking to put his experience to good use. Colin Bowe, who has saddled winners in this age division for two of the past three weeks of the new four-year-old campaign, is responsible for four entries in a race that has thrown up some nice types in recent years. The market will give the best guide as to what is expected from this newcomers.

Go Whatever was unable to follow up his close third at Kilfeacle when a beaten favourite at Knockanard last weekend, and so preference goes to the Peter Flood-trained ENJOY DALLEN. The expensive Derby Sale purchase did not enjoy the most straight forward of passages over the course of the final mile on his debut at Ballinaboola recent, but still finished a fine second and can improve here. Eglantino Kauto finished placed in a four-year-old maiden on the opening weekend of the season and is back from a mid-season break, whilst Treacys Jim finished fourth in a big field maiden at Dungarvan on debut.

KRUZHLININ has taken all before him in points this season, and he effortlessly came through the biggest test that he has been set between the flags at Kirkistown most recently. Already a winner around here in November and January, he will be the one to beat as he goes in search of a seventh success of the season. Sizing Coal finished in front of him when the pair chased home Stand Up And Fight at Down Royal over Christmas and is obviously a big threat, with stablemates Venitien De Mai and Cavite Beta others capable of entering the mix alongside Drawn N Drank, All Hell Let Loose and Roadie Joe.

JOHN R. FITZPATRICK - AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTOR 5yo+ Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 5-Y-O & Upwards Mares

For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles

SUBTLE QUEST is long overdue a maiden success following five consecutive placed finishes including at Ballinaboola earlier in the month, having finished in front of the potentially re-opposing Saedhbhs Delight on that occasion. Cream Sparkles took a step forward in a small field Kirkistown maiden earlier in the month, Uppertown Poppie was brought to a standstill at Punchestown last Sunday and can be excused that non-completion, whilst The Kitchenmecanic has previously finished second around here in January.

FITZPATRICK, GALLAGHER, MCEVOY SOLICITORS Winner Of Two

Winners Of Two

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country and not more than two Point to Point Steeplechases of any description. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens Excluded.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs 5yo 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

WOODBROOK BOY doubled his tally with a first success on Irish soil around here last month and he could well bring up the hat-trick in this contest for an in-form stable that were among the winners last weekend. Spanish Leather won well at Ballinaboola and can be expected to step up, whilst Toomebridge four-year-old winner Golden Nomad will be looking to bounce back from the comprehensive defeat that he suffered on his return to action at Cragmore a fortnight ago.

For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. For Novice Riders who, at the start of the day, have not ridden more than fifteen winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point Steeplechases.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

DORAN THE LEGEND failed to land a gamble at Ballyvodock at the beginning of the month, when a mistake at the last saw him surrender the lead. His supporters will be hoping to recoup their losses here. Goldazar lost out to a more experienced rival at Kirkistown when making his debut in a very competitive looking maiden and he stands out as the obvious alternative. Tintern Trails can be forgiven a costly mistake at Knockanard last weekend, whilst Bronco Bill produced arguably his best run of the season at Oldstown recently and is another for the shortlist.

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